On Friday, February 27 Georgia Power presented a check to the Facilities Management Department for more than $25,000. This is the latest rebate check received by Macon-Bibb County as part of Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program. Since 2011, Macon-Bibb has earned more than $52,000 in rebates.

In 2014, Facilities Management installed high efficiency lighting at North Macon Park, Memorial Park, Freedom Park, Rosa Jackson Center, Bloomfield Recreation Center, Frank Johnson Park, and East Macon Park.  The new Tax Commissioners’ Office on Third Street included high efficient lighting, a new roof, and a reflective coating on the roof.

For more information about the program and other Macon-Bibb green efforts, click here.

In early February, Macon-Bibb County’s Solid Waste Department was notified of two illegal dump sites by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Department crews removed 9.51 tons of solid waste and 115 scrap tires from the Sofkee Road site on January 28 and 29. Solid Waste, Public Works, and Parks & Beautification worked together on February 12, 16, and 23 on the Buena Vista site, removing 8.64 tons of solid waste and 868 scrap tires.

The Solid Waste Department is supporting the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission with its annual “Bring One for the Chipper” program, which recycles Christmas trees. This year’s event will be held Saturday, January 2, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. behind Luther Williams Field in Central City Park.

People can also sign up for Macon-Bibb County’s new curbside recycling program, which begins January 4, 2016. If they are able, they can pick up a new 65-rolling recycling can and take it home. If their vehicle cannot hold the can, it will be delivered to their home in the next week or two. People unable to attend Bring One to the Chipper and sign up for curbside recycling can use the online or mobile phone app SeeClickFix or call Customer Service at 478-751-7400.